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The feast of Epiphany. B.11.3 mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/Manuscript/B... #epiphany #magi

Time to reflect and to write Cambridge Trinity College, R.17.1; The Edwine Psalter; 12th century; (cir. 1150 CE); Christ Church, Canterbury; f.283v @trincolllibcam.bsky.social

Happy New Year from Trinity College Library. How will you mark the new year? On NYE 1933 A.E Housman ate 52 oysters! mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/manuscripts/... Read about it in this blog post from 2016: trinitycollegelibrarycambridge.wordpress.com/2016/10/07/b... #HappyNewYear

Born #OnThisDay in 1887 was Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. Despite having almost no training in mathematics, he is regarded as one of the greatest mathematicians of all time. He became one of the youngest Fellows in the Royal Society's history when he was elected in 1918 at the age of 31.

Happy Birthday to Srinivasa Ramanujan born #OTD in 1887. His papers are on display in the Wren Library and can be seen online here: archives.trin.cam.ac.uk/index.php/pa... We are open to visitors 12-2pm today and tomorrow and reopen on 2nd January 2026. www.trin.cam.ac.uk/library/visi... #ramanujan

Happy Birthday to Jane Austen, born #OTD in 1775. For those needing an escape from the shopping crowds pop into The Wren Library to see the display or books and modern manuscripts related to her work. Weekdays 12-2pm. Try the parlour game quiz on Emma. Examiner's report to follow...

We’re excited to share our new main catalogue, making it easier for you to find and request the majority of our published collection. We’ve also launched an interim version of our Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue. Find out how to start searching and requesting on our website bit.ly/BLNewCatalogues

You picked a beauty @enniusredloeb.bsky.social, you can see the rest here: mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/Manuscript/B...

Ada, Countess of Lovelace, daughter of Lord Byron, mathematician & a pioneer of computing; born 1815, died #OTD 1852. #WomeninStem Painted by Margaret Sarah Carpenter 1836 UK Government Art Collection

Spot the typo on pg 20. #OTD 1859 Darwin's On The Origin of Species was published. It was corrected in the 2nd printing. This copy was given by Adam Sedgwick and includes his many notes and an inscription by the author. Digitised in full here: mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/manuscripts/... #Darwin #typo

Wrap up warm. This drawing (GOW/A/2/2), by J. D. Beazley of himself, A. S. F. Gow, and A. F. Scholfield, Paris, 1912, is part of a new display in the Wren library looking at the correspondence of Trinity Fellow, A.S.F Gow. archives.trin.cam.ac.uk/index.php/pa... #exhibition #archive

Happy birthday to Thorvaldsen born #OTD 1770. He created the statue of Lord Byron which is in the Wren Library. Read about it here.

We’re launching our new catalogue on Monday 8 December. To keep our collections safe while we do this, access and ordering will be suspended for a week before launch and all requests for 8 December onwards must be made on the new system when it launches. Find out more: bit.ly/CollectionSu...

📣 There's one day left to apply! We are looking for a permanent full-time archivist to join our friendly team! Closing date: 11 November 2025 For full details and to apply ➡️ jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr... #ArchiveJobs #LibraryJobs #Heritage #ExeterJobs #Exeter #Archives #RareBooks

#OTD 277 years ago today 8th November 1798, Byron wrote his first letter. Addressed to his Aunt, Augusta Barbara Charlotte Parker, he ends with "I hope you will excuse all blunders as it is the first letter I ever wrote." R.2.40a/8 archives.trin.cam.ac.uk/index.php/le...

Need help to put out your bonfire after Bonfire Night? This book that once belonged to Sir Isaac Newton could give some tips...or perhaps not. An Account of the New Method of Extinguishing Fires by Explosion and Suffocation. 1724 NQ.16.162 [2] lib-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/Record/06e96...

How did medieval people treat an anal abscess? 🌹 John Arderne, a 15th-century English surgeon, relieved the pain with a suppository of oil of roses and raw egg yolk. This manuscript (@trincolllibcam.bsky.social , MS O.2.49) is on display at our Curious Cures exhibition. Tickets: loom.ly/kVqsPRY

Happy Halloween from the Wren Library, our Halloween Bat is courageously looking into this spooky hood. mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/Manuscript/B... f182v

Do you know a Year 12 student from a Black African, Caribbean or mixed race background who is thinking about applying to Cambridge? Target Oxbridge is a free mentoring programme that has helped over 500 students to secure Oxbridge offers. Apply at targetoxbridge.app.candidx.io/roles before 23 Nov.

Not only is it Friday, but the clocks go back on Sunday. Enjoy the extra hour....suggest not wearing a crown in bed. mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/Manuscript/B... #FridayVibes

Could this be him as a kitten? B.11.4 13th c Psalter written in a 'large and noble hand' according to M.R. James. mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/Manuscript/B...

The heron was posing in front of some tourist spots today (the He-Wren Library 😉), and then stalked over to have its portrait taken by Garret Hostel Bridge. @everyheron.bsky.social @trincolllibcam.bsky.social

⌛Time is running out for #CuriousCures! Don't miss your chance to see these fascinating medieval medical books and manuscripts, which are rarely on display together. 📍Open 6 Dec 2025 at the UL 🔗Book your FREE ticket: https://loom.ly/kVqsPRY#CuriousCures Image: @caiuscollege.bsky.social, MS 336/725

Ever wondered what stories lie behind Kew’s collections? 🌍 Today’s the day to find out – it’s #AskAnArchivist Day! Our archivists are here to answer your questions about rare books, explorers’ journals and the care of centuries-old plant records. Ask below 👇 #AskAnArchivist #KewArchives

Great news from @claire.m.l.bourne about Milton's Library. The Milton manuscript held in the Wren Library is available to see here: mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/Manuscript/R...

a tiny bit of good news is that we have secured funding to digitize john milton's copy of holinshed's CHRONICLES (1587). the images will form part of MILTON'S LIBRARY, an open-access site featuring the 10 books positively identified as milton's w/ transcriptions/translations of his marginal notes.

MSS B.1.20, Instead of manicules, the reader of this 13th c manuscript used tiny faces to mark interesting points in the text. #marginaliamonday mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/Manuscript/B...

Term has started and a quiet has settled on the library and the river. Don't forget to take a break and look out of the window. It's too beautiful to miss. #worldmentalhealthday

Our wonderful DVD collection has had some love already this term. Someone has made a start on watching them all...only 2828 to go. lib-filmcollection.trin.cam.ac.uk Look out for new ones being added every week.

Signing of the Admissions Books continues today in the Wren Library. Here's Isaac Newton's entry from 1667.

One of Trinity’s longest traditions is the annual signing of the Admissions Book. Today, 266 new students will inscribe their names in College history by signing the book themselves. ✍🏾 The images show poet Lord Alfred Tennyson’s entry from 1827, along with personal details written in his own hand.

”…that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.” Ulysses 1833, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate, died #OTD 1892. Trinity College Cambridge Chapel @trincolllibcam.bsky.social

To all those who are braving the weather to travel to Cambridge over the weekend. We are excited to be welcoming students for the new year. This image is from 13th c MSS B.11.4 mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/Manuscript/B...

🍂Michaelmas term starts this week! We’ve created a guide for new and returning University of Cambridge students, including online resources, top tips, skills training, tours, collections, and what’s new this term. https://loom.ly/EmsWxrs

Is it coffee time yet? MSS R.9.17 See the whole manuscript here: mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/Manuscript/R... #marginaliaMonday

Copy that Floppy Cafe 💾 📅Thursday 9 October, 2-5pm Come have your floppy disk data transferred to a modern format at Cambridge University Library! For more info and to book: https://loom.ly/FRjMsM8

1824: Had a visit from my friend Henderson of Milton who brought Don Juan in his Pocket. I was very ill & nursing my head in my hand but he reviv'd me & advised me to read Don Juan. We talked about books & flowers & butterflys till noon & then he descanted on Don Juan which he admird very much I...

Visiting the Wren Library for Open Cambridge this Saturday? Trainee Librarian Evie is here to show you how to get there from Great gate!☺️ The walk takes around 7 minutes.

Not in Cambridge? No problem! One of our newest exhibitions has been just been digitised. Featuring icons such as Lise Meitner, Mary Somerville and Émilie du Châtelet, "𝘐𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵: 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘍𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘣𝘭𝘢𝘻𝘦𝘳𝘴" can be found at this link: www.trin.cam.ac.uk/library/in-h...

For today’s #MarginaliaMonday, we’re heading back to 1686 with Isaac Newton’s own copy of 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘪æ 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢. Filled with his handwritten notes, we can get a small glimpse into his mind.🧠

What better use for the back of a letter than to test out some new colours? These bright swatches were found in the correspondence of antiquary and botanist Dawson Turner (1775–1858). A little bit of colour living in a world of paper and ink.🎨

Philosophy bids you all good night Trinity College Cambridge, O.3.7; Boethius, De consolatione philosophiae, with commentary; last quarter of the 10th cent; Canterbury, St Augustine's Abbey; f.1r @trincolllibcam.bsky.social

Anyone else have that bank holiday Friday feeling? Time to kick back, relax and... play the flute?🎵 (Trinity College MS B.11.22)

Explore some of Cambridge’s iconic landmarks this September with Open Cambridge from ‪@cambridgefestival.bsky.social‬ 🎟️ Some events are hugely popular, so don't miss out – book your spot now: bit.ly/479qMiT #Cambridge #Tour #Explore #CambridgeUniversity

It started as a routine book move. Before we know it, it’s a modern art installation (or perhaps a minor safety concern). It's hard to say. #FoundArt

For this edition of #MarginaliaMonday, here’s a poor puppy stuck in a pot! Spotted in the margins of a 15th century manuscript, he’s clearly been caught in the middle of some questionable decision-making. (Trinity College MS B.1.46)